We envision a time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing. Ensuring senior dogs find loving, forever homes is central to that vision. There are many benefits and reasons to adopt a senior dog, and we hope to show the world what incredible companions they are.

Here are some adoptable senior dogs located across the country. Please check in with each organization to learn more about how to adopt a shelter or rescue dog.

Black pit bull type dog wearing shamrock headband
Adopted
Pepper
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
My name is Pepper and, despite how my name sounds, I'm sweet not spicy! I looove meeting new people and getting belly rubs! If you're not available, I also like to rub my own belly on the grass. Yep, I'm pretty adorable like that…
Close up of white boxer Ella
Adopted
Ella
n/a YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Ella is such a good-natured and happy companion!  Things Ella enjoys include: any toy that squeaks, catching treat tossed to her, lounging on the couch, and telling her foster dad when it's dinner time. She delights everyone…
Close up of fox red Labrador Retriever Gabe
Adopted
Gabe
7 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Gabe is a super-friendly fox red Lab who’s a whiz at food puzzles! He’s an energetic and playful seven-ish years old who weighs about 60 pounds. Gabe came to us as a neglected stray who is quite the happy, handsome character now!…
Light brown pit bull mix Miss Cleo
Adopted
Miss Cleo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Here's pretty Miss Cleo! A 15-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, Miss Cleo is the Betty White of the dog world...she is smart, vivacious, level-headed and full of life. She is very social, loves the limelight and will always bring a…
Redtick Coonhound mix Jett
Adopted
Jett
12 YRS
Highland County Humane Society
Meet handsome hound, Jett! Jett worked his entire life as a bear hunter and is ready to retire on your couch. Jett is fostered with other dogs and is learning all about indoor life! Jett is a velcro dog. After spending a lifetime…
Adopted
Roscoe
8 YRS
Connecticut Humane Society
Meet Roscoe! This senior pointer is sweet as can be, and is taking visitors and stealing hearts at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center. Here’s some of what Roscoe has shared with CHS during…
white dog laying on blanket
Butterball
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Tender and juicy, this little “turkey” is Butterball, an eight-year-old Poodle mix. Happiest safe in your arms, he also enjoys a romp around the grounds, sniffing out every possibility for a good time. An avid reader, he…
tan dog outside
Adopted
Chica
13 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Meet Chica, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and an active member of the Silver Sneakers club. She is fit, energetic, and enjoys logging in the most steps among her kennel mates, earning her the top spot on the leader board. Chica is a…
white dog with brown spots
Diva
8 YRS
Helping Hands Humane Society
We'd met Diva before she even came to HHHS during her younger rambunctious days - Diva's owner had her most of her life and they were quite a pair! Diva's owner told us she doesn't like cats or fireworks and is typically very…